Tottington Centre & Community Library

General information

In January 2017 Bury Council released the results of the first round of consultation into the review of the library service across the Borough of Bury, including Ramsbottom.

There are currently 14 libraries across the Borough.

The proposals are to close 10 libraries and keep open 3 libraries (Bury, Ramsbottom and Prestwich) and perhaps retain a fourth (Radcliffe). The will go out for a 12 week consultation.

Tottington Library is currently not mentioned in any of the options to be retained.

The building, situated on Market Street, is currently home to many community groups and is a valuable asset to our local community. Apart from the schools in the area, it is the only real link that Tottington has with Bury Council and Bury Council services.

If the proposals go ahead, they would be implemented in July 2017.

The Friends of Tottington Library community group was formed to fight to keep the library open and running. We are currently fundraising to raise vital money to maintain and run the library. Should the bid to take over the library fail any funds raised will be donated to Bury Hospice.

Join and help us fight to save a critical part of Tottington history, community, education and spirit!